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12/08/2025

Chris Springer
Christopher “Chris” Talmadge Springer, 46, passed away at his home in Sparta on Thursday, December 4, 2025. Born March 12, 1979, in Odessa, Texas, he was the son of Mary Lou Clanton Springer and the late Russell “Buddy” Springer. Chris attended Houston High School, and he was of Christian faith. Family was the most important thing in Chris’ life, and he found great joy whenever he was able to spend time with his daughter, Aubrey, and her children, Hayzlee, Josie, and Camden. He spoiled his grandchildren any chance he got, and he was happy to do anything they wanted him to. One thing in particular he liked to do with his grandbabies was to be outdoors. He loved hiking, camping, fishing, and pretty much anything else that brought him out of the house. Some days he would just wind up on a camping adventure, even if he was by himself. He was also a huge momma’s boy; he loved his mother with all of his heart.
Chris was loved dearly by his friends and family, and his long-lasting memory will forever be cherished in their hearts.
Southern Funeral Home has the honor of serving the Springer family.
Funeral Services celebrating his life will be held on Monday, December 8, 2025, at 1:00pm at Southern Funeral Home, with Bro. Shelton Worthy officiating. Visitation will also be held on Monday from 11:00am until service time at the funeral home.
Serving as pallbearers will be Patrick McCulloch, Dalton Gann, Jacob Gann, Mitch Gann, Chris Neal, and Jeffery Stamper.
He leaves behind his mother, Mary Springer of Houston; daughter, Aubrey Springer Neal (Chris) of Houston; sisters, Mary McCulloch of Houston and Virginia Gann (Mitch) of Houston; grandchildren, Hayzlee Neal, Josie Neal, and Camden Neal; and nephews, Parker McCulloch (Dixie), Dalton Gann (Alex), and Jacob Gann (Faith).
He was preceded in death by his father Russell “Buddy” Springer; and brother-in-law, James McCulloch.
Expressions of sympathy may be left for the family at www.southernfuneralchapel.com

12/08/2025

Chris Springer
Christopher “Chris” Talmadge Springer, 46, passed away at his home in Sparta on Thursday, December 4, 2025. Born March 12, 1979, in Odessa, Texas, he was the son of Mary Lou Clanton Springer and the late Russell “Buddy” Springer. Chris attended Houston High School, and he was of Christian faith. Family was the most important thing in Chris’ life, and he found great joy whenever he was able to spend time with his daughter, Aubrey, and her children, Hayzlee, Josie, and Camden. He spoiled his grandchildren any chance he got, and he was happy to do anything they wanted him to. One thing in particular he liked to do with his grandbabies was to be outdoors. He loved hiking, camping, fishing, and pretty much anything else that brought him out of the house. Some days he would just wind up on a camping adventure, even if he was by himself. He was also a huge momma’s boy; he loved his mother with all of his heart.

Chris was loved dearly by his friends and family, and his long-lasting memory will forever be cherished in their hearts.

Southern Funeral Home has the honor of serving the Springer family.

Funeral Services celebrating his life will be held on Monday, December 8, 2025, at 1:00pm at Southern Funeral Home, with Bro. Shelton Worthy officiating. Visitation will also be held on Monday from 11:00am until service time at the funeral home.

Serving as pallbearers will be Patrick McCulloch, Dalton Gann, Jacob Gann, Mitch Gann, Chris Neal, and Jeffery Stamper.

He leaves behind his mother, Mary Springer of Houston; daughter, Aubrey Springer Neal (Chris) of Houston; sisters, Mary McCulloch of Houston and Virginia Gann (Mitch) of Houston; grandchildren, Hayzlee Neal, Josie Neal, and Camden Neal; and nephews, Parker McCulloch (Dixie), Dalton Gann (Alex), and Jacob Gann (Faith).

He was preceded in death by his father Russell “Buddy” Springer; and brother-in-law, James McCulloch.

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12/05/2025

Christopher "Chris" Talmadge Springer, 46, passed away at his home in Sparta on Thursday, December 4, 2025.

Visitation will be held on Monday, December 8, 2025, from 11:00am to 1:00pm at Southern Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, December 8, 2025, at 1:00pm at Southern Funeral Home.

A complete obituary will be posted as soon as it becomes available.

Please keep Chris' family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

11/27/2025

Wishing you and your family a happy and blessed Thanksgiving holiday! The offices will be closed on Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th to give our staff time with their families. However, if you have an immediate need we are always available to you 24hrs a day 7 days a week. Never hesitate to reach out to us. We appreciate all those in our community and surrounding areas that allow us to serve you. From all of us at Southern Funeral Home, Happy Thanksgiving!
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11/07/2025

Jimmy Ray Dendy, 83, passed away at his home in Houston on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. He was born on October 18, 1942, to the late Benny Dendy and the late Ethel Irene Heair Dendy, in Houston Mississippi.
Jimmy Dendy lived his life in service of others. While in his late teens and early twenties, he served in our United States Navy. His dedication and commitment to our freedom was a big part of his personality. After leaving the service, he spent the next 31 years as an employee of Bell South Telephone Company working in several different areas and positions in various counties of North MS.
He was a devoted husband to his wife Sharon, and proved wrong the ones who said “It will never last.” Their marriage lasted for over forty-seven and a half years here on this earth until she unexpectedly left us for her heavenly home. Their love survived a move from Louisiana, raising four children, family vacations that included road trips to the Eastern seaboard and Canada, the great Alaskan adventure, and a mission trip deep into central Mexico. Although Jimmy and Sharon could not give their children every physical thing they wanted, they gave them memories that would last a lifetime. They gave them a love for new experiences, new people and travel. They gave them the world. He loved his sons-in-law and daughter-in-law as if they belonged to him but there was never any doubt that his heartbeat was his grandchildren. Countless memories were made at campgrounds all over North MS. The expected arrival of his first great grandchild (arriving in March 2026) was something he shared with everyone.
This man full of faith for his Savior, love for his Country, and an absolute endless love for his family will be greatly missed.
Southern Funeral Home has the honor of serving the Dendy Family.
Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 2:00pm at Southern Funeral Home. Visitations will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at the funeral home and Sunday, November 9, 2025, from 1:00pm to 2:00pm at the funeral home. Interment will be held at Houston City Cemetery, with Rev. Glenn Dendy and Ethan Dendy officiating.
Pallbearers will be Hunter Dendy, Ethan Dendy, Austin Dendy, James Tedford, Ronald Carmenate, and Jeremiah Eldridge
Jimmy is survived by his children, Glenn Dendy (Sonya) of New Albany, Douglas Dendy of Madrid, Iowa, Evelyn Dendy Tedford (James) of Pontotoc, and Christy Dendy Carmenate (Ronald) of Houston; sisters, Ruby Price (Bobby) of Houston and Bobbie Jo Gambrell of Walkersville, Maryland; grandchildren, Hunter Dendy, Ethan Dendy, Austin Dendy, Kaitlyn Dendy, Charity Eldridge (Jeremiah),
Kimberly Tedford, Heather Tedford, and Jeremiah Carmenate; soon to be great-granddaughter, Ella Connie Eldridge; sister-in-law, Nancy Dendy; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents, Benny and Ethel Heair Dendy; wife, Sharon Magner Dendy;siblings, Benny Dendy and his wife Elaine, Robert Dendy, and Irene Dendy Turner and her husband Wayne; and brother-in-law, Bill Gambrell.
Expression of sympathy may be left for the family at www.southernfuneralchapel.com

11/06/2025

Jimmy Dendy
Houston-Jimmy Ray Dendy, 83, passed away at home with family at his side on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 2:00 at Southern Funeral Home in Houston. Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 8 from 5:00 until 7:00 at Southern Funeral Home. There will also be a visitation on Sunday, November 9 from 1:00 until service time at 2:00 at the funeral home.

Please remember the Dendy family in your prayers during this time of loss.

A complete obituary will be posted as soon as available.

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10/28/2025

Jerrel Mann
Houston-Jerrel Wayne Mann, 76, passed away at his home in Thorn with his family at his side on Monday, October 27, 2025. He was born in Bruce on June 6, 1949 to Tommie Lee Mann and Emma Lou Dye Mann. He was a member of Macedonia Methodist Church. He started out working as a welder and spent several years working for Foster & Easley Manufacturing, helping them with sweet potato diggers. Then he opened Mann’s Muffler Shop in Houston, which he operated for around 15 years. He enjoyed racing horses and going to horse races all over the state of Mississippi and Louisiana. At one time, he had a quarter horse ranked the fastest in Mississippi. One of his hobbies that he worked hard at was raising chickens. He gave away many a bucket full of eggs to those in need. He also was a great cook and loved sharing his food with others. He especially enjoyed baking pies and cakes. Jerrel lived life to the fullest and went all in with everything he did. He will be greatly missed by his family and his many friends.
A funeral service celebrating his life will be held on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 2:00 at Macedonia Methodist Church with Bro. Steve Lampkin officiating. Burial will follow in Macedonia Cemetery. There will be a visitation at the church starting at 12:00 until service time at 2:00. A visitation will also be held on Wednesday, October 29 at Southern Funeral Home in Houston from 5:00 until 7:00.
Serving as pallbearers will be Luke Byars, Jerry Black, Steve Duncan, Frankie Smith, Jr. , Matthew Harville and Waymon Kincade. Honorary pallbearers are James Wayne Smith, Larkin Gore, David “Sumo” Duncan, and the men of Macedonia Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Teresa Griffin Mann of Thorn; his son, David Mann of Thorn; his daughter, Tabitha Mann Cheney of Thorn; his stepdaughters, Kim Lancaster (Jason) of Houston and Wanda Sweeny (Doug) of Okolona; his sister, Heneritta Mann of Houston; his granddaughter, Kimberly Danielle Cheney; and his great grandson, Tripp Winter.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Tommie Lee and Emma Lou Mann; his first wife, Margie Black Mann; and his sister, Jimmie Faye Mann.
Southern Funeral Home of Houston is honored to serve the Mann family.
Expressions of sympathy may be left for the family at www.southernfuneralchapel.com

10/28/2025

Jerrel Mann
Houston-Jerrell Wayne Mann passed away at home with family at his side on Monday, October 27, 2025.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 2:00pm at Macedonia Methodist Church with Bro. Steve Lampkin officiating. Burial will follow in Macedonia Cemetery. There will be a visitation at the church from 12:00pm until service time.
A visitation will also be held on Wednesday, October 29 at Southern Funeral Home in Houston from 5:00pm until 7:00pm.
Southern Funeral Home of Houston is honored to serve his family.

Please keep Mr. Mann's family in your prayers during this difficult time.

A complete obituary will be posted as soon as available.

10/28/2025

Keith Whitt
Houlka-Scott Keith Whitt, 55, passed away at his home in Houlka on Friday, October 24, 2025. Born July 3, 1970, in Amory, he was the son of the late James Buddy Whitt and the late Janice Carol Russell. Keith attended Houston High School, and he was of Christian faith. Keith was a farmer by trade for most of his life. He loved to be outside driving a tractor; that is where he was most happy. If he was not working, he always liked to be outside piddling around. He was always able to find him something that needed to be tinkered with. He also enjoyed going fishing when he was able. Keith loved his family dearly, and he showed love to them any chance he had.
Keith was loved by his family and friends, and they will forever remember him in their hearts.
Funeral Services celebrating his life will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 2:00pm at Southern Funeral Home.
Burial will follow in Concord Cemetery.
Visitation will also be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 12:00 pm until service time at Southern Funeral Home.
Southern Funeral Home has the honor of serving Keith’s family.
Pallbearers will be Doug Smith, James Ashton Whitt, Tim Dobbins, Jimmy Dobbins, Doyle Ray Criddle and Brandon Cook.
Honorary pallbearer will be J.T. Whitt
He is survived by his wife, Frances Whitt of Illinois; sons, James Ashton Whitt (Kiersten Bell) of Illinois, Joshua Irby of Mississippi, and Douglas Smith (Cynthia) of Eupora; daughter, Aubri Purvis (Austin Griffin) of Pachuta, Mississippi; brothers, Tim Dobbin of Houston and Jimmy Dobbins of Houston; sisters, Diane Staten (Ricky) of Aberdeen and Gwen Dobbins of Ackerman; grandchildren, Hayden RaeLynn Whitt, Ava Irene Irby, River Mikail Irby, Kaleb Smith, Karson Zane Proctor, Kyler Dominic Proctor, and River James Griffin (arriving soon); and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by parents, Buddy Whitt and Janice Carol Russell McDonald; brother, Mike Whitt; and his infant sister.

In lieu of flowers the family request donations to the funeral home toward funeral expenses.

Expressions of sympathy may be left for the family at www.southernfuneralchapel.com

10/24/2025

Scott Keith Whitt, 55, passed away at his home in Houlka on Friday, October 24, 2025.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm at Southern Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 2:00pm at Southern Funeral Home.
A complete obituary will be posted as soon as it becomes available.
Please keep Keith’s family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

10/23/2025

David Long
Houston-Thomas David Long, 78, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at North MS Medical Center in Tupelo. He was born on September 24, 1947 in Chickasaw County in the Hot Air community to Jesse James Long and Maybell Whitt Long. David was a member of Arbor Grove Baptist Church.
Southern Funeral Home of Houston is honored to serve the Long family.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 24, 2025 at 1:00 at Southern Funeral Home with Danny Wooldridge officiating. Burial will follow in Macedonia Cemetery in Houston. Visitation will be from 11:00 am until service time at 1:00 pm at the funeral home. Serving as pallbearers are Josh Verell, Shayne Verell, Thomas Verell, Blake Long, Andrew Long, and Dylan Long. Honorary pallbearers are Alec Long and Tristin Patterson.
David was a graduate of Houston High School and received his associate degree from Itawamba Community College. He married the love of his life, Delores “Dee” Grant on May 2, 1980 and they “tackled life together”. They always worked together, 50/50, whether it was housework or outside work. David retired in 2003 after 28 years with MS Department of Transportation. He worked there first as a mechanic then as a shop supervisor. He was a talented mechanic. It was said he could diagnose an engine by listening to it over the phone. He dedicated his life to God and family. His only hobbies were his family and helping others. He always welcomed all with “come on it” and loved having a house full of kids, his own and their friends. Known as “Pa Paw” he loved spoiling his grandchildren. He leaves a heritage of love and many happy memories with his family.
David leaves behind his wife of 45 years, Delores “Dee” Long; his sons, B.J. Long and Andrew Long (Jessica) both of Houston; his daughter, Chelley Patterson (Rich Davis) of Amory; his sister, Margie Wooldridge of Meridian; sister-in-law, Maxine Long of Houston; grandchildren, Shayne Verell (Brianna), Josh Verell (Boo), Thomas Verell (Sam), Dylan Long, Blake Long, Alec Long (Brooke), Tristin Patterson, Haley Patterson, J.D. Long, Jon Thomas Long, and Richleigh Davis; seventeen great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse James and Maybell Long; his brothers, James Long and Bobby Long; and his sisters, Peggy Craigo, Virginia Grimes, Billie Jean Long, Grace Long and Joyce Gann.

Online condolences may be left at www.southernfuneralchapel.com

10/22/2025

David Long
Houston-Thomas David Long, 78, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at North MS Medical Center in Tupelo. He was born on September 24, 1947 to Jesse James Long and Maybell Whitt Long.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 24, 2025 at 1:00 at Southern Funeral Home in Houston. Visitation will be held from 11:00 am until service time at 1:00 pm at the funeral home.

Please remember the Long family in your prayers.

A complete obituary will be posted as soon as available.

Online condolences may be left at

Southern Funeral Home, Inc. Welcomes You. Since 1987, Southern Funeral Home, Inc. has provided dedicated and compassionate care to families of Houston, Mississippi and surrounding communities. Our funeral home offers a range of personalized services for families to honor their loved ones and remembe